The Great Ming: Tianqi Era
A high school student, who had learned from textbooks that the Donglin faction was devoted to the nation and the people, who knew from novels that Yuan Chonghuan was a national hero, and who believed
Prologue The protagonist would never place his trust in the Donglin Faction, nor would he ever rely on the plump-faced official.
Saturday, August 12th, 2017. After dinner, Zhu Xiaoqi was just about to play some games. He had barely turned on his computer when the door swung open with a bang. His nine-year-old sister, Zhu Zhouqin, marched in and plopped herself down on his bed. “Brother, you’re about to play games again, aren’t you?”
“No, no, of course not! Aren’t I supposed to help you look up information? How could I be playing games?” As a devoted brother, Zhu Xiaoqi straightened up and replied firmly, “Big brother’s finally off for the next two days and promised to take us to Shennongjia. I’ll definitely help you research all the places we’ll visit—and especially the food. I’ll make sure little sis has the best time and eats to her heart’s content.”
“That’s more like it,” Zhu Zhouqin said, feigning arrogance. “I knew my brother was the best. Make sure you really do your research, though. If I catch you playing games before you’re done, you’ll be sorry!” She shook her little fist threateningly, waved it at him, and headed for the door.
“Your wish is my command, Your Highness!” Zhu Xiaoqi performed a knightly salute he’d seen on TV, making her giggle.
Zhu Xiaoqi had an older brother, Zhu Xiaotian, a police officer—not a blood brother, but adopted by their parents since childhood. Yet, he was closer than any real sibling. Zhu Xiaotian happened to be free for the next two days and planned to take his younger siblings to Shennongjia, so Zhu Zhouqin had assigned Zhu Xiaoqi the daunting task of researching everything about Shennongjia, especially all the delicious foods, with s